After a long year, it’s only right to start thinking about what’s next. A bit of warmth, a change of pace, or time away with people you care about. Planning a holiday doesn’t have to feel overwhelming, though. Breaking it into simple, bite-sized steps can help you get ahead, take the pressure off and make the most of the best travel deals available.
Here’s where we can help. We’ve broken the planning process down for you, signposting the best travel deals you can get with your Blue Light Card – every step of the way. Planning early, and using your Blue Light Card, helps make it all feel that little bit easier.
This is the moment a holiday stops being an idea and starts to feel real. Once the dates are set and you’ve decided where you’re going – and how you’ll get there – everything else becomes easier to plan around.
It’s also often the priciest part of the process. Because flights and package holidays usually make up the biggest share of the overall cost, this is where early planning – and the right travel deals – can make the greatest difference.
With your Blue Light Card, you can access savings across major travel providers, helping you firm things up with confidence, including an exclusive £70 saving with Jet2holidays for Blue Light Card members, alongside £65 with loveholidays and £135 with Virgin Atlantic Holidays.
With your travel dates and journey confirmed, the next step is deciding where you’ll stay. Accommodation is one of the most flexible parts of planning, but it’s also an area where costs can quietly add up, especially over a longer stay or when booking for family or friends.
This is where percentage discounts really come into their own. A saving of 10 or 12 per cent might not sound huge at first, but applied across several nights, it can quickly translate into a noticeable reduction on the overall cost of your trip.
A quick check of your Blue Light Card offers can uncover some worthwhile choices. With access to hotel and accommodation providers you’ll recognise – including 12% with Expedia, 10% with Hotels.com, and up to 25% with Hilton – it’s easier to find somewhere that suits your plans and keeps everything feeling straightforward.
With the main parts of your trip in place, it’s worth thinking about the practical details that can make travelling feel smoother on the day. Airport parking, transfers and other add-ons are easy to leave until the last minute, but planning them ahead of time can take a lot of the stress out of travel – especially during busy holiday periods.
Booking these extras in advance is often cheaper than sorting them on the day, and it means you can arrive knowing everything’s already taken care of. A quick check of your Blue Light Card offers here can uncover some worthwhile options, including up to 35% with Holiday Extras on airport parking and travel add-ons.
Planning a break is about giving yourself something to look forward to. A little early organisation – and using your Blue Light Card along the way – helps make it feel straightforward from the start.
You’ve earned the break – enjoy it!
